Old Time Western Radio | Old Time Radio

Old Time Western Radio | Old Time Radio

Old Time Western Radio | Old Time Radio brings you classic Western adventure and frontier drama from the golden age of radio. Ride alongside cowboys, lawmen, outlaws, settlers, and gunslingers through dangerous trails, frontier towns, cattle country, and stories of justice, survival, and the Old West. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. Featuring memorable Western heroes, dramatic frontier stories, and classic radio performances, Old Time Western Radio celebrates the adventure and atmosphere of vintage Western broadcasting. Rediscover classic old time radio westerns, cowboy stories, frontier drama, Western adventure, gunslingers, and vintage radio. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-western-radio-old-time-radio--7219646/support.

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August 23, 2026 20 mins
Gunsmoke, “Spring Freshet (more complete),” originally broadcast on CBS on March 17, 1957. This is episode 258 of the classic radio series, starring William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

In Dodge City, Matt recognizes two wanted robbers when trouble erupts at the Long Branch Saloon. With Kitty caught in the danger, Matt, Chester, and Doc face a tense standoff c...
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Frontier Gentleman, “Mighty Mouse,” originally broadcast July 20, 1958, is episode 24 of the CBS Western series. John Dehner stars as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall.

Riding the stage from Dry Creek to Laramie, Wyoming Territory, Kendall and his fellow passengers are caught in a masked holdup. At Lazy Kate’s Saloon, their attempt to recognize the robbers by voice draws them into a difficult case in...
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August 21, 2026 25 mins
Gunsmoke, “Custer,” originally broadcast September 22, 1957, is episode 285 of the CBS Radio western. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester Proudfoot. Written by John Meston and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this broadcast repeats the story first heard in 1953.

Near Dodge City, Dillon and Chester encounter a man driving horses bearing the brand of the reclusive Old Man Granby. ...
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Frontier Gentleman presents “Big Sam for Governor,” originally broadcast on CBS on March 16, 1958. In this seventh network episode, John Dehner stars as J. B. Kendall, the London Times correspondent, in a script written, produced, and directed by Antony Ellis.

In Helena, Montana Territory, the powerful Big Sam Hobday decides he wants more than local influence—he wants the governor’s office. When he pr...
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The Six Shooter, “Red Lawson’s Revenge,” originally broadcast October 25, 1953, is episode 6 of the NBC Western series starring James Stewart as drifting cowboy Britt Ponset. Written by Les Crutchfield and directed by Jack Johnstone, this sustained broadcast finds Britt riding toward Walnut Creek to visit his friend Dan Mayler.

On the trail, Britt encounters Red Lawson, a man determined to settle an old sco...
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Frontier Gentleman presents “The Last of Belle Siddon,” originally broadcast on CBS on September 7, 1958. Episode 31 of the series, this installment concludes the four-part Belle Siddons storyline. John Dehner stars as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall, with Jeanne Bates as Belle Siddons and Jack Kruschen as Deadwood peace officer Boon May.

In Dakota Territory, Kendall follows the uneasy trail left after a...
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August 17, 2026 25 mins
Gunsmoke, “The New Hotel,” originally broadcast February 19, 1956, is episode 202 of the classic CBS radio series. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester and Georgia Ellis as Kitty. The episode was written by John Meston and directed by Norman Macdonnell.

Wealthy rancher Enoch Mills plans a new hotel in Dodge City, putting him in direct competition with Jim Dobie and the establis...
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August 16, 2026 31 mins
Gunsmoke presents “Meshougah,” originally broadcast on CBS Radio on February 21, 1953. Listed as episode 44, this Antony Ellis story stars William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon and Parley Baer as Chester, under the direction of Norman Macdonnell.

Dillon and Chester ride from Dodge to the small settlement of Pierceville to deliver government papers to postmaster Bill Holton. But the quiet town holds a dangerous si...
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August 16, 2026 29 mins
The Six Shooter, “Silver Annie,” originally broadcast October 11, 1953, is episode 4 of the NBC western series. James Stewart stars as drifting cowpoke Britt Ponset in this Frank Burt script, produced and directed by Jack Johnstone.

Britt rides into Virtue City as the town pushes for a railroad route across the land of Annie Huxley—better known as Silver Annie. With a shotgun and a firm refusal to surrender...
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Roy Rogers stars in “The Poisoned Gold Mine,” episode 21 of the Roy Rogers radio series, originally broadcast on NBC on January 15, 1953. This 1952–53 Western adventure also features Dale Evans and Pat Brady.

At Dan Sutton’s Gold Mine Ranch, cattle are mysteriously being poisoned while Sutton faces the possible loss of his property. Roy, Dale, and Pat are drawn into a dangerous ranch-country mystery i...
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Frontier Gentleman presents “Gambling Lady,” originally broadcast June 29, 1958. In episode 21, London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall arrives in Wyoming Territory and encounters Madame Verde, the formidable proprietor of a gambling parlor drawing business from the town’s established houses.

As rival operators move to drive Madame Verde out, Kendall finds himself increasingly involved in her struggle&mdas...
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August 13, 2026 28 mins
Gunsmoke, “Westbound,” originally broadcast on CBS on November 1, 1959. Listed as episode 395, this broadcast revisits a script first heard in 1953. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester.

Dillon and Chester travel to Abilene to take murder suspect Jack Daggett into custody, but the arrest is only the beginning. With Daggett’s influential family close at hand and a westboun...
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Gunsmoke - "The Surgery" (Old Time Radio, 1958)

The Surgery [episode 307], Broadcast 2/23/1958

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Hopalong Cassidy - "Four to Go" (Old Time Radio, 1950)

Four to Go [episode 37], Broadcast 9/10/1950

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Hopalong Cassidy - "The Man in the Yellow Mask" (Old Time Radio, 1951)

The Man in the Yellow Mask [episode 76], Broadcast 6/16/1951

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Gunsmoke - "Indian Baby" (Old Time Radio, 1960)

Indian Baby [episode 416], Broadcast 3/27/1960

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Tales of the Texas Rangers - "Hitchhiker" (Old Time Radio, 1952)

Hitchhiker [episode 65], Broadcast 2/10/1952

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Tales of the Texas Rangers - "Last Stop" (Old Time Radio, 1952)

Last Stop [episode 90], Broadcast 8/10/1952

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The Lone Ranger - "Faith and Guns" (Old Time Radio, 1947)

Faith and Guns [episode 2280], Broadcast 9/1/1947

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The Lone Ranger - "Property Rights" (Old Time Radio, 1946)

Property Rights [episode 2128], Broadcast 9/11/1946

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